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The Death List (MIRA) (Paperback)

by Paul Johnston (Author)
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  • Paperback: 410 pages
  • Publisher: Mira Books (15 Jun 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0778301591
  • ISBN-13: 978-0778301592
  • Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.8 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 70,900 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'The Death List is white knuckle stuff and like all good roller-coaster rides it's fast, furious and twisted as hell. --Mark Billingham

'A thrilling, blackly funny read from one of mystery fiction's brightest stars.' --John Connolly

...a ferocious thriller...this is one of the best reads so far this year. --Observer

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Ever really felt like killing someone?London crime novelist Matt Wells has dumped by his agent, his publisher and his wife, he has more revenge fantasies than most.But when Matt is contacted by a serial killer called the 'White Devil', he is horrified to discover that this evil force knows everything about him, his family, friends - and his enemies.Then the slaughter begins and Matt's idle fantasies are made all too real. If Matt can't stop the White Devil in time, all those people Matt really hates are about to meet a chilling fate...

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Heart racing, nail biting, wet yourself stuff. Loved it!!!, 29 Mar 2008
I can't remember how I came across this book but from the first page, I was hooked. I took it on holiday with me and every available opportunity I got to read it, I did.
It was easy to read, fast, thrilling and it's the only book I've read that has made my heart thump hard in my chest and also caused me to stay up till 6am to finish it whilst shaking as I turned the page. (Didn't help that I was alone in the house..silly me!)
I won't go into the details of the book as the other reviews talk about the plot in quite alot of detail, so no need for me to, but regarding the writing it was gory enough to make me squirm but didn't over do it for the sake of shock value. There are no fancy words, intricate sentences, hard to decipher paragraphs, the author says what he has to say and it hits...hard! I have read many crime books and the problem I find with many of them is they try and be too clever and by the time you've managed to figure out what the hell the author was trying to say, you've lost what they were going on about in the first place. A good book drags you in and keeps you there, wanting more without frying your brain. After all, it's supposed to be entertaining, not an algebra lesson. This book is better than good, it's great. I have a few of Paul's earlier books but they don't compare to this one. All authors seem to have there 'star' book, this is it as far as I'm concerned. Looking forward to reading more of his work, but slightly reluctant to for fear of dissappointment. Watch this space.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Literally unbelieveable..., 10 Oct 2008
By Dermot J. Cole "London Bhoy" (London) - See all my reviews
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After quite enjoying Bone Yard and Body Politic - which at least tried to be a bit different, I bought this to read on a long flight. I literally haven't read a worse book. Other have commented on the throwaway use of things like 'knock out gas' - even the writer couldnt be bothered actually establishing a chemical compound. The 'twist' was obvious from thr first chapter, just ask yourself which character isnt given much background. The protagonist had a very handy set of friends, which was very convenient, one worked with demolition so could use explosives (and just happened to have a Glock pistol), one could hack into offshore banks from an internet cafe - although in fairness it took him over an hour, cos, you know, they've got so much security and that - one was an ex para, most had second homes to act as safe houses, etc. etc. As well as that, all of his acquaintances - not just friends, but ex employers - agreed to go on holiday to stay safe at his request, with no explanation from him.

With no exceptions, this is the worst book I have ever read, and I only finished it because it was either that or watch Iron Man for the third time - that and a sense of morbid curiosity. Truthfully, I'm no genius, and not that difficult to please, but this is poorly researched, cliche ridden, amateur and not even worth the £0.01 used.
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9 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Paranoia and revenge encased in a furious and relentless plot., 29 Jul 2007
By Rivercassini "Rivercassini" (London) - See all my reviews
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Paul Johnston's The Death List is not for the squeamish but for those who like their crime fiction fast-paced, bloody and hard-boiled to the point of burnt, this is a real treat. If you want a warm or intelligent police procedural, look elsewhere (I recommend Donna Leon's Brunetti series).

Matt Wells, a failed husband and a failing author, has his interest piqued by an anonymous email. What starts, however, as a simple mystery, becomes a relentless battle against time as grotesque murder follows grotesque murder, ever more gory and ever closer to home: Matt's family and friends are threatened. If this wasn't such a furiously paced thriller - and it is more a thriller than traditional crime fiction - it could almost be a rompish travelogue around London but the pace, fear and pressure for revenge keep it firmly on its single, narrow track from start to finish. Don't try to put this book down half-way through: it will haunt you. But don't worry, The Death List is both hugely enjoyable and accessible and best gobbled up at a single sitting.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bloody good
I read this book when it first came out about a year ago and i found, like everyone else that it, as stated on the back,"isnt for the faint hearted". Read more
Published 10 months ago by Lizzie Redstone

1.0 out of 5 stars Dead Boring
I gave up waiting for this so called thriller to pick up pace. Everything was predictable, cliched and recycled. Some of the plot made me blush. Deadly dull.
Published 20 months ago by Willis

4.0 out of 5 stars Could be worse
I got this book based on the blurb on the back. It sounded like an interesting concept.

I started reading it and almost gave up after the first 50 pages but I... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Matt Peterson

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read................
What can i say, but read this book, its one of the best that i have read recently. I am very surprised at the negative reviews on here, were these people reading something else... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Chris Rodway

1.0 out of 5 stars One to be avoided
I have never posted a negative review on Amazon but had to after reading this. The Death List by Paul Johnston is an awful book that should be avoided at all costs. Read more
Published 23 months ago by FrankieBoy

1.0 out of 5 stars appalling crime novel
I bought this on the strength of a review in the Times, and I will never trust a review again.

This is pitiful stuff. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Super Em

1.0 out of 5 stars It's all in there...!
You name the cliché and you'll find it levered into the dire piece of derivative tripe. I could almost make a list of far superior novels in which the ideas rather suspiciously... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Robby Mallon

2.0 out of 5 stars Fairly dire
Bought on the strength of positive comments from Mark Billingham and John Connolly on the back. Paul Johnston isn't playing the same game, let alone in the same ballpark. Read more
Published 23 months ago by S. Taylor

1.0 out of 5 stars Utterly dreadful book
I found this to be a formulaic repellent little book. The identity of the killer is so obvious that I found it laughable. Read more
Published on 13 Jul 2007 by T. Pointer

5.0 out of 5 stars off chance
I bought this book on an off chance for something new to read, it caught my eye and as soon as i picked it up i knew it would be the book for me, really enjoyed it.. Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2007 by K. Doe

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